WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. John Kennedy issued the following press release:
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today voted to confirm President Donald Trump's district judge nominee for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Anna St. John. The full U.S. Senate approved her nomination by a vote of 51-45.
"I know the Eastern District of Louisiana is in good hands with Anna St. John on the federal bench. She knows our Constitution like the back of her hand and has the smarts and experience to be a great, fair judge. I was pleased to see my Senate colleagues agree with me today and am grateful for President Trump's confidence in her," said Kennedy.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) also voted to confirm St. John....